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Tag: language connections
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Two easy ways you can get your EAL learners focussing on the connections that underpin English language learning, no matter what you are teaching
‘Matching and Grid Activities’ EAL Strategy: Explanation and Rationale Language is built on connections. When learning a new word, we must learn its meaning. The connection between physical sound and…
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Bring the underlying patterns of language to the surface and help your EAL learners see more clearly how English works – and how they can master it
‘Word Relationships’ EAL Strategy: Explanation and Rationale ‘Oh dear,’ said the old dear looking at the stuffed deer in the window. ‘What’s wrong dearie?’ said her friend, Deirdre. ‘It’s just…